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Anatomical Direction and Orientation Quiz

#1

Which term describes the body part located nearer to the midline?

Medial
Explanation

Closer to the midline of the body.

#2

Which term describes movement of a body part towards the midline?

Adduction
Explanation

Movement toward the midline of the body.

#3

Which anatomical direction term refers to the back of the body?

Posterior
Explanation

Position toward the back of the body.

#4

Which term describes movement of a body part away from the trunk or midline?

Abduction
Explanation

Movement away from the trunk or midline of the body.

#5

Which term describes the position of a body part closer to the point of attachment?

Proximal
Explanation

Closer to the point of attachment.

#6

What anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?

Sagittal
Explanation

Divides the body into left and right halves.

#7

Which of the following terms describes a body part closer to the surface?

Superficial
Explanation

Nearer to the surface of the body.

#8

What term refers to movement away from the midline of the body?

Abduction
Explanation

Movement away from the midline of the body.

#9

What anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

Frontal
Explanation

Divides the body into front and back portions.

#10

Which of the following terms describes a body part farther from the point of attachment?

Distal
Explanation

Farther from the point of attachment.

#11

What term refers to movement that decreases the angle between two body parts?

Flexion
Explanation

Movement that decreases the angle between body parts.

#12

Which anatomical direction term is the opposite of superior?

Inferior
Explanation

Position below or lower than another part.

#13

Which anatomical direction term is the opposite of anterior?

Posterior
Explanation

Position behind or toward the back.

#14

Which anatomical direction term is the opposite of lateral?

Medial
Explanation

Position toward the midline of the body.

#15

Which anatomical direction term is the opposite of caudal?

Cephalic
Explanation

Position toward the head or superior end.

#16

Which anatomical direction term is the opposite of superficial?

Deep
Explanation

Position farther from the surface of the body.

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